Scorching Hot Mess by Brooke May
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This book was great 👍 love a good rom com, had me in stitches at times. I love Willow’s character she is whimsical, independent and deep down knows what she truly wants. After one disaster after the next can she find her dream man.?! You will have to read to find out.
Peaceful Slumber by Nikki Lynn Barrett
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
After being brought back to life after a close call with death, Scott can now see ghosts. It is not something he relishes in and he tries to avoid the spirits that seek him at all costs. That is until one particular ghost in a wedding dress appears to him at his late uncle’s funeral. Not having any memories of who she is, Scott works with her to figure out who she is and how he can help her. I really enjoyed this book. Both the main characters are likeable, and you really find yourself rooting for the. The plot is beautifully written and well thought out, there is lots of twists and turns to keep you interested but the main focus of the story is still there. I was intrigued to find out about Scott’s part and why he had such a connection to this ghost in particular. Seeing both characters develop over the book was particularly exciting. A great read.
I Will Bury You by Brandy Nacole
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This is a young adult suspense story that I enjoyed from beginning to end. This author is new to me and I look forward to seeing what is next from her. This is a well written story that the author used details that made the story realistic. Her characters pull you into the story from the beginning and kept me turning pages. They are relatable and truly made the story for me as they brought it to life. This is a story about a young woman who is slowly losing her sanity and not only that she doesn’t seem to know who she is. As the killings become more, it turns into more of survival for her. What happens next you don’t want to miss. The twists and turns had me guessing to the end. I really enjoyed this book and I highly recommend it.
Review by @bjwagner
Scorching Hot Mess by Brooke May
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Scorching Hot Mess is a great romantic comedy from Brooke May. I have read, and enjoyed, a few of her other books so was looking forward to reading this one.
So glad that I read this book as I really enjoyed it. It’s funny and quirky and will entertain you from start to end.
Poor Willow has no luck when it comes to love so when a drunken night leads her to have four napkins with phone numbers on them, her best friend pushes her to meet these men and have some fun.
We all need a friend like Willow. She’s funny and quirky and a very loyal friend. My one moan about this book is Willow’s friend. I found her to controlling and pushy. I wouldn’t be able to cope with a friend like that. Luckily Willow knows how to deal with her.
I also adored Gun. He’s such a strong, dependable and caring man. I was captivated by him straight away and was hoping that Willow was going to have some fun with him.
If you’re up for an enjoyable, fun romance then Scorching Hot Mess is definitely the book for you. Give it a try!!
Electric Temptation by Toya Richardson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This is the fifth book in this series. Another couple gets their happy ever after but that’s not all. The bad guys are continuing to enlist evil to help them win the war. We see a lot of the characters from past books in her as they band together to fight to save everyone. This is action, suspense and drama of the supernatural kind.
Overall I enjoyed watching Mason and Delilah find each other. This is a nice read that catches me up in everyone’s lives plus the danger to the main character and others.
The SEAL’s Temptation by Jacquie Biggar
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
The SEALs Temptation by Jacquie Biggar is the seventh book in three Wounded Hearts series. This is a fantastic series and each book can be read as a stand-alone. This is a book that is full of action from start to finish. I was really drawn to Maggie’s character. I thought the author did a great job in portraying her mental state and trying to find a way past it. I loved the relationship she had worn by Frank and her partner. It was interesting to what her interact with them both.
The author knows how to keep you on your toes. The book was full of twists and turns and it was exciting to read to the end. This is a great book and one worth reading today.
Vengeance by D.M. Earl
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This story is the continuation of the first book Anguish which I had not read but although I did get the gist of the first book to then find this book as the Vengeance and revenge that Quinn wants to inflicted as mush torture on her tormentors but will she be able unleash the violence or will she fall at the last hurdle.
Stone and his gang is fully behind Quinn and will do anything for her, with the instant attraction he has too her can he fulfil what she wants to happened or will it break them apart. Quinn tries to hide the attraction to Stone as she at times blames in him in part for that fateful day.
I loved this story and although I followed the book I think it would be better to listen to the first book to get a greater understand of the actions behind Quinn and Stone. I loved the feel of getting wrapped into the story and feel with eat word spoken you are in the story living the action and evoke real emotion with each word listened to.
I will definitely download the first book and get the next book in this instalment and see how these two broken people end up and will they have their happy ever after.
Reviewed by Angela Shirley
In Plain Sight by Ashley A Quinn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
In Plain Sight by Ashley A. Quinn is the third book in the Broken Bow series. This is a well written book about two people who are given a second chance in an unexpected way. I thought the book was full of suspense and the whole storyline was well thought out.
I really enjoyed reading about the characters. They had a strong connection right from the start and I enjoyed every interaction between them. You don’t have to read these books in order but I think it is definitely worth doing as they are all so good. This is a fantastic series and I think this has to be my favourite book so far.
Auctioned by Via Mari
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I do really enjoy this author’s work and this novel certainly didn’t disappoint I was hooked right from the very beginning was a beautiful story which has once again left me wanting more.
Spiteful Punks: dolls and douchebags part one by Madeline Fay
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This book was a very dark read. It handles some subjects that maybe triggers for some people. The author does a good job of writing so that you actually feel like you are experiencing everything with the character. Tillie is a strong character and I love how she grows in strength throughout the book.
Tillie is a young woman who grew up surrounded by bikers. One fateful night her world is turned upside down when everyone she knows turns out to be evil as the devil including her own father.
Finally leaving the abusive situation she winds up with just and name and and a address which leads her to 4 other males. All of them are intrigued by her but also dispise her. And like wise she has a different connection to each of them.
Is Tillie really any safer with these men? Or is she destined to suffer a different cycle of torture?
Electric Temptation by Toya Richardson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This is book 5 of The Protectors series. I have read these books before so they can be read as a standalone book however the characters are mixed in all the books. These books are an amazing mix of shifters, Paranormal, Romance and danger which keeps a reader gripped from beginning to end.
Delilah has been running all her life from one thing or another. She even ran away from her fated mate which has now put her life in danger.
With the Trackers trying to get a hold of her will she make it back to her mate Mason in time or will she get captured.
Added to this the war that is brewing between the supernatural beings and the people trying to hunt them down and capture them. After a vision the women have does this mean the end of the Protectors community or will they be able to win this war against the ones trying to harm them. How many more lives will be lost?
Twisted Throttle by Manda Mellett
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
5/5 Stars
Twisted Throttle: Satan’s Devils MC Second Generation #3 by Manda Mellett
This book is freaking amazing. Manda Mellett knows what she is doing by writing these fantastic books. Twisted Throttle is amazing.
Gwen moves back to town after college
Pursuing a career in law she is working hard to pay off her debts. Then Throttle comes back into her life. The quote I chose for Gwen is: “You don’t need to do that. I can get a cab. Or…. Can you give me a lift back to my car?”
Noah, aka Throttle, is another kid who was born and raised in the MC. His dad being the ex-SAA of the club, but he’s now a patched in member. When Gwen comes back into his life he starts seeing her differently. The quote I chose for Throttle is: “F no. She was Lisa’s best buddy for a while back in high school, but she never came to the compound so you wouldn’t remember her. I used to pull her pigtails. We caught up when I came in a week back. I hadn’t seen her for years before then.”
Highly recommended for MC Romantic lovers.
The SEAL’s Temptation by Jacquie Biggar
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This book has a lot going on and so much to digest. I really enjoyed exploring the different relationships in the book and all of the emotions involved. An action packed book that I couldn’t put down. I really enjoyed it.
Reviewed by @heatherlovelace
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Wolf’s Beautiful Beast by Suzanna Lynn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
After reading the first two books in this series I couldn’t wait to get my “fangs” into this one. WOW! Just wow! That’s all I can say honestly. I truly love how the author uses so many of our favorite childhood fairy-tale characters to interweave this series. It’s truly amazing! As with the previous two book installments I was immediately pulled in and felt like I was “a part of their world”. There are some new characters introduced in this book that honestly made the story even better. And that’s one of the things that I love the most about these stories is how all these characters interact with each other in their realms. I cannot stress enough how in love with these books I am. Nor can I tell you to read them enough. But seriously, go read this series. You will not be disappointed at all.
Peaceful Slumber by Nikki Lynn Barrett
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Scott has died before. When he is brought back to life, he has a side effect. He can see ghosts. He usually ignores them until he sees a bride in a bloody wedding gown. He tries to help her find out what happened and his life is permanently altered.
Opinion
I was a huge fan of the show Ghost Whisperer and still love the paranormal. This book certainly called to me. I completely enjoyed this story as it told about Scott and Zelda. Some of the parts of Zelda’s story were quite a shock. This is definitely a great romantic suspense book.
Scorching Hot Mess by Brooke May
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This is the first book I’ve picked up by this author, and I can honestly say I am intrigued. Scorching Hot Mess by Brooke May is delightfully funny. It has all the fixings of a great romantic comedy: steam, drama, sarcasm, jealousy, betrayal, and even a blind raccoon. The protagonist, Willow Everett, is relatable and charming, as well as witty. When she meets Gun, the connection between them is obvious and the pages turn effortlessly because you just want to see how everything turns out. It was quite the ride, following her through all her misadventures in this entertaining book. Awesome characters and witty charm. I recommend this book with 4 out of 5 stars!
Twisted Throttle by Manda Mellett
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Twisted Throttle is the third novel in the Satan’s Devils MC Second Generation series. It follows Throttle – notorious player that will never settle down.
Throttle is Peg’s son and current Enforcer for the Tuscon chapter of the Satan’s Devils. He lives his life the way he wants. After Hawk’s breakdown, he gas a lot to consider and additional concern from his parents about his life choices.
Gwen is working two jobs, well and internship and a job at night to cover her expenses. She takes care of herself and only depends on herself. When she runs into an old friend’s older brother at the restaurant she works at, her life kind of takes a turn.
The slow burn kind of chemistry between Throttle and Gwen is hot! Their journey super intense! I absolutely loved their story! It really keeps you on your toes!
Jinxed by Maggie Adams
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I loved this story! It was such a fun and quick read. I really enjoyed book 1 so I was definitely looking forward to getting into this one and it definitely didn’t disappoint. I love the characters; they are so relatable and they have such a great connection with each other. I just loved reading about them. I really like Sadie, I liked her from book 1 so I was looking forward to her story – I was certainly laughing out loud. I liked the romance, the magic – it all made for a wonderful read. I can’t wait for the next book!
Key West Dead by Mark Nolan
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This is the 6th book in the series and I still love reading about Jake and his dog! The stories are exciting and I really love this authors imagination. I am always engaged from beginning to end. The authors descriptive detail in this story was excellent and I really did feel like I was right there with the characters during parts of the story. I love that the author keeps the suspense going throughout the book, I always feel like I am solving the crimes right along with Jake!
I would definitely recommend this story to other readers and the series.
Evil Sushi by C.A. King
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Evil Sushi was a chilling read that really had me on the edge of my seat the whole way through. I don’t usually go for this type of book but I have read work by this author previously and the story was so well written, that although it wasn’t my usual, I still really enjoyed it and would definitely recommend it.
The characters were really interesting to read about, the character development was excellent which is a strong point for this author in my opinion. I am definitely looking forward to the next book in the series!
Twisted Throttle by Manda Mellett
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Twisted Throttle (Satan’s Devils MC: Second Generation #3)
by Manda Mellett
5 out of 5 stars
I have read quite a few of Ms. Mellett and her writing gets better with each book. The characters are well written with strong personalities and unusual quirks.
This story is about Throttle he is Peg’s and his old lady Darcy son. He is a full patched member he even took followed fathers and is the enforcer. He is young and cocky and a ladies’ man. He is not the settling down type, he is a one night and done he doesn’t want a woman to call his own and has no intention of becoming a husband, certainly not for a good few year’s.
In walks Gwen she is his little sister friend from school he never noticed her while growing up but he notices her now. Gwen is a new waitress at the Wheel Inn restaurant and bar which the club owns, Throttle is often there acting as a bouncer and the pair reconnect, platonically or something else?
What happens when these two gives into their desires? Who doesn’t want these two in a relationship? Why is somebody stalking Throttle now? Are the stalking Throttle or Gwen? Can they come up with a plan before someone gets really hurt?
This is a great book/series and I highly recommend it….
Tracy
Scorching Hot Mess by Brooke May
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I love a good rom-com, always could use a laugh and this did just that and more.
I really enjoy this author she brings her characters to life and you feel you could be friends with them in real life.
Can not wait to see what she writes next!
Savage: An Ash Park Novel by Meghan O’Flynn
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Savage: An Ash Park Novel (Volume 10) by Meghan O’Flynn
4 out of 5 Stars
Petrosky, this man is quickly becoming my favorite fictional character. Edward Petrosky is back and so are the super evil people in his life. A killer is back, back from the histories of Petrosky’s own past and he isn’t prepared for what that might mean. Setting aside the fact that he can barely get through the day without taking a shot of whiskey in the morning, a waitress from his favorite diner has gone missing, and she is due with her baby any day now. When the baby shows up, abandoned in the basement of a rundown house, Petrosky is worried she may be already dead. Is it the killer?
O’Flynn is a fabulous story teller. I have LOVED this series from Volume 1 – 10. This is a fabulous series and is best read in story book order. 4 out of 5 stars.
Review by @kgregory
In Over Her Head: Lights, Camera, Anxiety by Krysten Lindsay Hager
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
In Over Her Head: Lights, Camera, Anxiety is book two in the Cecily Taylor series by Krysten Lindsay Hager. This series is a fabulous one for the young lover of romance. They are sweet with just enough angst and drama to keep you avidly glued to the pages, without being too descriptive or suggestive. Cecily seems to have it all. A career that was about to take off, a boyfriend that was both sweet and attentive, and a life that was envied and respected. But there would not be a story if there wasn’t dramatics, emotions and something to test the characters. It is what keeps me going back for more and turning each page. This story is one to be enjoyed by all ages, but it will definitely appeal to the young. And the young at heart. 4 stars.
Best of my Love by N.D. Jackson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Dre has determined never to return to Emerald Creek and all its shitty memories, but circumstances conspire against her and she is forced to confront both her past and the only man that she ever let herself truly love, who broke her heart. Though she knows that she should keep her distance, everything about the place is still as magical as she remembered, and even though she knows better she can’t resist the pull to Erick that is still as strong as ever. Got to say that Dre is, in one word, a hedgehog. She comes across as so prickly and a little bit unlikeable at the beginning, then as the story goes on, we get to see her soft fluffiness that is desperate to find that love she once believed in. I think this actually made me like her more because I think I’d be a little bit of an arsehole if I had gotten my heart stomped on.
Erick is on the other side of this romantic little coin, drowning in the regret of hurting the one woman he truly loved. He knows that giving his marriage a shot was important and even though it broke down, he still got Orchid, his daughter, who by the way is just awesome. I have sometimes found kids cringey in these kinds of stories, but Orchid was not cringey. Erick can’t help but see Dre turning up at Emerald creeks as a second chance and he is determined to prove himself and show her that if she opens her heart to him this time, he won’t hurt her.
Was a lovely romantic read that warmed my heart, and I thoroughly recommend this to anyone that wants to lose themselves in a bit of light, fluffiness for a while. Jackson has written something truly wonderful here, that should be enjoyed by as many people as possible.
Peaceful Slumber by Nikki Lynn Barrett
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Peaceful Slumber is the first book in the Soul Connection series by Nikki Lynn Barrett.
This story took me well out of my comfort zone. After literally facing death, for a few minutes at least, Scott’s life changed forever. Everything he knew, or thought he knew, has been turned on its head. He not only has the ability to see and talk to ghosts, but he finds himself helping to solve the puzzle that will help set someone free.
This book is very well written, it is easy to read and the characters are fantastic. There are plenty of surprises to keep you guessing, and the twists and turns throughout the storyline will keep you turning pages. If, like me, ghost stories aren’t your usual pick I would definitely recommend giving this book a chance.
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Hadley Thorne was born in the great state of Mississippi, self-identifies as a steel magnolia, and
reads Zombie fiction to deal with anxiety and stress. Some of her favorite movies are Big
Trouble in Little China, Flash Gordan, and the Evil Dead. She believes laughter is the best
medicine, music is food for the soul, and that everything you need to know about someone can
be figured out by playing Queen’s Bohemian Rhapsody when you are alone with them in the
car.
Before the pandemic, Hadley enjoyed spending time with the family of friends she has created
throughout her lifetime and has even been known to attend the occasional medieval
re-enactment or renaissance fairs. Besides hiking, she loves spending time in her garden,
exploring all things spooky and strange, and learning about dreams, energy healing, and
shamanism.
Ultimately, she believes finding magic in everyday life is a necessity. Due to this, she does her
best to weave spectacular tidbits of truth, myth, and legend into the same magical realism she
views the world with. Through her writing, she hopes to create a mythic world kindred spirits can
escape to, at least for a few hours.
When not writing and researching the Tapestry series, Hadley works with Producer Lauren
Smith, paranormal writer Gracie Ellison, and James Erby on the Wyrd Realities podcast
featuring the Wyrd Ink Sessions, and the Wyrd Realities YouTube Channel.Find her on social
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No matter where she goes, USA Today Bestselling author Nikki Lynn Barrett hears voices in her head. Instead of calling her crazy and locking her up, her family realizes it’s just a product of being an author and allows her to write the stories so that the voices shut up.
But they don’t. And probably never will. There’s no need to lock her up, Nikki knows she’ll never escape the voices, not until each and every last story is written. And for every story she writes, about ten or more ideas pop up.
When she isn’t slaving away at her computer writing books that will probably make you cry and keep you in suspense, Nikki plots to take over the world one book at a time. What? It’s a sickness. One she can’t escape!
Books aren’t her only addiction, though. Nikki can be found making up parodies to drive her son crazy, and bantering back and forth with her husband, who somehow manages to steal her away from the fictional world she lives in all the time.
Nikki lives in Arizona with her husband and son, where she can be found using every creativity outlet she can find through music, photography, handcrafted things, and random interests that she may pick up from time to time.
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Mya O’Malley was born and raised in the suburbs of New York City, where she currently resides with her family.
Mya’s passion is writing; she has been creating stories and poetry since she was a child. She earned her undergraduate degree in special education and a graduate degree in reading and literacy.
Mya is a published writer of contemporary romance, young adult, and paranormal romance/mysteries. Presently, Mya’s novels have been published by Solstice Publishing, Clean Reads, TouchPoint Press, and Blue Tulip Publishing.
Mya spends her free time honing her skills in photography, painting, and reading just about anything she can get her hands on. Mya loves to travel; she has visited several amazing locations such as Aruba, St. Lucia, Puerto Rico, Mexico, Costa Rica, Canada, Australia, and Ireland. Mya is currently working on her twelfth novel.
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Amy McKinley is the USA Today Bestselling Author of the romantic suspense thriller Gray Ghost Novels, Moonlit Destination series, Deadly Isles Special Ops, Five Fates paranormal romance series, and several stand-alone titles. Her edge-of-your-seat books are filled with surprising twists and just the right amount of heat and danger. She lives in Illinois with her husband, two daughters, two sons, and three mischievous cats. You can find her at www.AmyMcKinley.com
